Spirit Engineering SE-1: This New Plane Looks Like It Came From the 1930s

Spirit Engineering SE-1 is a remarkable modern light-sport aircraft with the soul of the 1930s. Built in Colorado by Spirit Engineering, this lightweight aluminum aircraft combines classic styling with modern avionics, folding wings, and a 42-hp Spirit V2 engine. The SE-1 reaches 112 mph, offers a stated 400-mile range, and weighs just 440 pounds empty. Discover its development, design, engine, performance, FAA certification, Oshkosh 2025 debut, and the story behind Steve Wood’s vision for a beautiful and affordable new aircraft. ========================================== Become a channel sponsor (Donate): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-X2VvU3BhtPpUEWm6GR1w/join ========================================== 00:00 - Intro Retro Transport 00:05 - Spirit Engineering SE-1 History 03:36 - Outro Retro Transport #RetroTransport #SpiritEngineeringSE1 #SE1 #LightSportAircraft #Aircraft #Aviation #AviationHistory #ExperimentalAircraft #Airplanes #Airplane #SportPilot